dragonteeth
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- '15 CX-5 Touring AWD w/ Bose ★
This.
I looked up Apple CarPlay and Mazda is definitely on the list of car manufacturers where it'll be compatible with.
What's in store for the '17 CX-5?
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This.
I looked up Apple CarPlay and Mazda is definitely on the list of car manufacturers where it'll be compatible with.
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- 2015 CX-5 Touring 2.5L FWD
It'd be nice if they could retro-program it into my 2015!!! Technologically possible, I'm sure, but, not likely :-(
dragonteeth
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- '15 CX-5 Touring AWD w/ Bose ★
Hoping for the HUD aswell. Also the infomat screen similar to the other models (not built into dash).
Don't see it as being a stretch, cos that's what they did with the latest Mazda 6.
Me too!
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Unusual you say that...
Seems most people think the bizarre, stationary, "divorced" display panel in the 3 and now in the 6 looks like an afterthought. It looks awkward as hell, and I wish it'd retract, like it does in some Audi models.
Also, the HUD seems a little unfinished. Like a novelty. While I often do reference the Active Driving Display for speed in my 3, it needs more functions. Currently, the Active Driving Display only features speed, cruise speed (briefly) and rather primitive "arrows" for turn by turn navigation. It needs some enhancement. It reminds of their first attempt at infotainment, as found in my wife's 2013 CX-5.
Hmm. Don't really think the 6 looks like an afterthought.
http://review2016.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2016-mazda-6-Interior.jpg
http://motoringcrunch.com/news/new-mazda-cx-5-interior-facelift-inspired-by-bmw-2/10011344/
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Let's try to keep a civil discussion.
IMHO the Mazda was right on the money, for them and for most US consumers, with the CX-5's size, seats, engine size. This is based on the sales volume of the CX-5.
For a small company, Mazda cannot build every possible size vehicle and I believe the compact crossover segment is the right place for Mazda to get the most sales, followed by a 3-row mid-size crossover. For comparison, in 2014 Ford sold ~300K Escapes, ~200K Explorers and only ~100K Edge. Similarly, Nissan Murano has the lowest sales volume compared with the Pathfinder, Rogue, where the latter has significantly more sales.
This also makes perfect sense, because a larger CX-5 would be heavier, would probably need a larger engine, would be less fun to drive, more difficult to park/maneuver, be more expensive for consumers and get worse fuel economy. It could potentially also cannibalize on CX-9 sales. I, for one, would not be driving it if it were larger.
While the CX-3 is interesting, I believe it will have less cargo and passenger volume compared with the 3 Hatchback. As a current owner, I can tell you the 3 is just barely OK for our family. The back seat is a bit low to the floor and the getting out of the back seat is a bit difficult, as the door size is shorter. The cargo volume is just OK for what we need. As the CX-3 is based on Mazda 2, it will be even more tight in the back seat. For me, a Mazda 3 hatchback with AWD can be close to ideal and a Mazda 6 Wagon + AWD will be ideal.
The CX-3 is in a new segment, so it is hard to predict sales volume. However, it might very well be that it will cannibalize Mazda 3 sales for people that don't use the back seat, or that will fail, because US customers always showed interest in spacious enough back seats.
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No, I suppose not. The redesigned interior in the 16 plus MZ6 is just fantastic. Looks great overall.
This, however...
Looks a little too out-in-the-open.
No, I suppose not. The redesigned interior in the 16 plus MZ6 is just fantastic. Looks great overall.
This, however...
Looks a little too out-in-the-open.
Agree. Guess we'll see.
Another reason for wanting to keep the display in dash is that it will most likely be a double din head unit, making it easily replaceable. I really hate the look of the screen just sitting there out in the open. It's a dust collector and is just waiting to be knocked over. It'd be cool if it retracted, but that's adding more moving parts that are bound to break at some point.
I really want to see a HUD in this car, but the ones they use just don't cut it for me. They look like they could easily get knocked off. I'm really hoping they do what some other car makers have done and make it display in the windshield instead of having a separate screen for it.
boandlkramer
US Specs in Europe
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- '17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3
HUD=I want to dig up that Top Gun Soundtrack and hit the curves!
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- Miata and CX-5
Your family has both a CX-5 and a Mazda 3?
Yes. The Mazda 3 is typically used with at most driver + passenger. Rarely, we do use it with 2 passengers.
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- Miata and CX-5
Cool.
My expectation is that the CX-3 will be a big seller. Not for practicality reasons, but because it has a "fresh" appearance. In general, I expect all the small sized crossovers, such as the Honda HRV and Mazda CX-3, to sell very well. They are something new and different, which is likely a compelling reason for many consumers to buy.
As much as i like current mazda design, the cx3 seems a bit off. Can't tell till i see in person though. But that long short hood looks funky. Like a crocodile snout
IMHO, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is a better product (all probably, because specs are not easily available): slightly more power, because of better exhaust, more passenger and cargo volume, better suspension and handling, better fuel economy and price. However, CX-3 has an elevated driving position, which in the US could be big plus for sales, and, for strange reasons, can be had with AWD whereas the 3 cannot. It might even be slightly lighter than the 3, but not sure.
The more I think about it, it looks like this category will cannibalize compact car sales, and will be at volume lower than that of compact CUVs (which the CX-5 is).
The more I think about it, it looks like this category will cannibalize compact car sales, and will be at volume lower than that of compact CUVs (which the CX-5 is).
This looks *exactly* like a Mazda 3 interior, down to all small details.
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Hard to tell. Remember most Americans like bigger vehicles. The bigger, the better! Especially with relative low gasoline price at this time!
